Mathias Döringer

"Before moving to Santiago de Chile I joined the InterNations community and got useful hints regarding housing and business."

Emma Willems

"When I first came to Santiago de Chile I didn´t know one anyone. On InterNations I found many expat friends in the same situation."

Discover Santiago de Chile's Friendly Expat Community!

¡Hola! Welcome to the expat community in Santiago de Chile! InterNations is a global network for expats to help make your life abroad easier. Through InterNations you can connect with other expats that can offer advice and help about making the move to Chile.
Our experienced community of expats is happy to answer any questions you might have about living and working in Santiago, like, "how easy is it to find a job in Santiago when you arrive?" and "what is the healthcare system like in Chile?". Whatever you need to know, feel free to ask your fellow expats through InterNations.

With InterNations, you never stand alone. Whether you move to another city or go on a business trip
somewhere — our communities are there to make you feel at home wherever you are in the world. Feel free to
also check out our other vibrant InterNations Communities like the ones in
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Find More Information in Our Santiago de Chile Expat Guides

Moving to Santiago can be a big step, partly due to how far away it is from much of the world. But small things like distance should not stop you from making the exciting move! Find out about many of the practicalities of relocating to the Chilean capital in our guide.

Living in Santiago will put you at the heart of one of the southernmost countries in the world. But the beautiful scenery is not all you will discover while living there. Find out about the city’s general culture, safety, and transportation network here.

Working in Santiago will be an exciting experience, whether you are working for one of its many multinational companies or getting involved in the local economy. Our InterNations guide covers the key information about working life in Santiago, including its economic reputation and the taxation situation.

Exchange Tips about living in Santiago de Chile

Get trustworthy advice and local insights from fellow members in our Santiago de Chile expat forums.

Additional Information on Expat Life in Santiago de Chile

Chile's capital and largest city is located in a valley between the Andes and the Chilean Coastal Range. Its colonial history and current bohemian culture mean this diverse city is great for expats that want everything.
A top tourist destination, Santiago is cosmopolitan, energetic, and sophisticated, and is home to some fantastic international schools for expats with young family members. Chile has the fifth-largest economy in South America and many expats tend to base themselves in the capital.
Expats generally find the move to Santiago an easy transition to make, and the culture easy to understand. The Spanish language is one of the easier languages to learn, and the modern and stable city offers a good quality of life to expats.

InterNations is the largest global network for expatriates, with communities in 390 cities across the
globe. Get to know fellow internationals in your city, before you're moving, or when traveling somewhere
and never feel like a stranger. InterNations makes it easy for you to stay in touch with your expat
friends, both online and offline, so you can grow your network of friends and contacts from all over the
world. Whether they live in
Shanghai or
Singapore,
InterNations allows you to be close to them even if they are miles away.

Find New Friends and Grow Your Network of Expats in Santiago de Chile

Through InterNations, you can meet fascinating international people online and offline. You can rest assured that you can interact in a safe and secure environment, as each person is approved by us before becoming a member. All our members value our principles of open communication, helpfulness, and respect for people of all cultures and backgrounds.
Once you've arrived in Santiago, you can attend our exciting community-wide social events to network with people from around the world. You can also join our groups which hold many types of activities, from curry nights to a book club. If you don't see a group for your favorite hobby, feel free to create your own! Whatever your interests, don't leave them behind, bring them to your new home.

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Mathias Döringer

"Before moving to Santiago de Chile I joined the InterNations community and got useful hints regarding housing and business."

Emma Willems

"When I first came to Santiago de Chile I didn´t know one anyone. On InterNations I found many expat friends in the same situation."